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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
(a) Desire for adventure.
(b) Tendency to follow societal pressures.
(c) Fear of heights.
(d) Dissatisfaction with humans.

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Poor diet.
(d) Strain of work.

3. About how old is Tadzio?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Seven.

4. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) America.
(b) Brazil.
(c) France.
(d) Czechoslovakia.

5. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?
(a) A year.
(b) The next day.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Part 5, why does Aschenbach walk towards the water?

2. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

3. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.

4. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

5. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

(see the answer key)

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